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Tianhuangping Town, Anji County, Zhejiang Province.

The little village leading China’s eco-tourism revolutionYucun Village evolved from a mining hub into China’s symbol of green tourism and sustainable development.

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Ccaccaccollo Women’s Weaving Coop, Peru

This travel company powered 30,000 livelihoods in 2024Community tourism created jobs, planted trees and empowered 30,000 people in 2024.

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Denmark’s capital is rewarding those who respect the environment.

It pays to be an eco-friendly tourist in CopenhagenFree coffees, free saunas for those who care about the environment.

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WTTC says that cities need to address overtourism by improving infrastructure, using data, involving residents, and creating long-term strategies instead of relying on short-term fixes.

WTTC calls for cities to stop blaming touristsPoor tourism planning could cost millions of jobs, warns WTTC.

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Hawaii's Green Fee adds a 0.75% tax on tourist stays to fund climate resilience, environmental protection, and sustainable tourism across hotels, rentals, and cruise ships.

Hawaii is now charging green tax on touristsThe green fee applies to hotels, short-term rentals, and cruise ships.

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Luxury travellers are more willing to pay for sustainable travel if they know how the funds are used.

Do luxury travellers care about sustainability?Virtuoso discovers that majority of luxury travellers believe sustainable travel enhances their holiday experience.

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Millennials are the leading demographic in sustainable tourism, prioritising meaningful travel experiences that reflect their environmental and ethical values.

How the future of sustainable tourism is worth billionsDemand for eco-friendly and culturally sensitive travel options are rapidly driving the growth for sustainable tourism.